Supergirl Sweet as a Rose Candle Description:As Supergirl, the Kara Zor-El character plays a supporting role in various DC Comics publications. In 1969 Supergirl became lead feature in Adventure Comics and later starred in an eponymous comic book series which debuted in 1972. A pop culture icon, the Supergirl character has been adapted into all media relating to the Superman franchise including merchandise, television, animation, and feature film.